Offer vs. Serve

One missed component can turn a reimbursable meal into a compliance finding. Is your team confident in identifying a reimbursable meal every time? 

Join us for Offer vs. Serve, part of our Back-to-School Training Series, and learn how to confidently implement Offer vs. Serve (OVS) in both the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP). This practical training will break down the rules, clarify common areas of confusion, and provide real-world examples to help staff make accurate meal counting decisions while supporting student choice and reducing food waste. 

In this training, participants will learn how to: 

• Differentiate between food components and food items 
• Identify the minimum meal pattern requirements for breakfast and lunch 
• Determine whether a meal is reimbursable under OVS 
• Navigate common meal counting and claiming challenges 
• Implement best practices that improve compliance and reduce errors 

Whether you are new to Offer vs. Serve or need a refresher before the school year begins, this training will help your team build confidence at the point of service and ensure accurate meal claiming. 

Reserve your spot today and start the school year prepared for OVS success! 

This training satisfies USDA Professional Standards Learning Codes 1100 and 1200.